aurate Chem.
(ˈɔːreɪt)
[f. L. aur-um + -ate4.]
A compound of auric oxide with a base.
| 1838 Penny Cycl. XI. 292/1 Auric acid..combines with potash, soda, and barytes, to form..aurates. 1862 Pepper Play-bk. Metals 207 Aurate of ammonia, or fulminating gold. |